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The study of the masticatory system, its physiology, functional disturbances and treatment

A. Gnathology
B. Deglutition
C. Masticatology
D. Orthodontics
E. Physiology

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Gnathology

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  1. This is the outermost skin layer

A. Epidermis
B. Epididymis
C. Epistaxis
D. Dermis

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Epidermis

Has 5 layers:
Corneum
Lucidum
Granulosum
Spinosum
Basale

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  1. This structure pierces the buccinator

A. Facial nerve
B. Parotid duct
C. Inferior alveolar nerve
D. Wharton’s duct
E. Maxillary artery

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Parotid duct

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  1. Which of the following structures is a major lymphoid organ?

A. Spleen
B. Bone marrow
C. Tonsils
D. Lymph nodes

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B. Bone marrow

Primary lymphoid organs
Bone marrow and Thymus

Secondary
Spleen
Tonsils
Lymph nodes

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  1. A patient comes to the emergency room presenting with jaundice and intense pain in the upper abdomen and between the shoulder blades. The physician suspects choledocholithiasis that is caused by cholesterol stones formed in the organ that stores and concentrates the bile.

A. Stomach
B. Pancreas
C. Liver
D. Gall bladder

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D. Gall bladder

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  1. This is the passageway of food to stomach.

A. Esophagus
B. Pharynx
C. Trachea
D. Intestine
E. Anus

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Esophagus

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  1. A technique used in emergency situations to open the airway of a patient whenever there is
    an airway obstruction

A. Thryotomy
B. Cricothyrotomy
C. Thoracotomy
D. Thyroidotomy

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Cricothyrotomy

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  1. Which is NOT a branch of the maxillary artery?

A. Deep temporal
B. Middle meningeal
C. Inferior alveolar
D. Superficial temporal
E. Posterior superior alveolar

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Superficial temporal

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  1. The walls of the blood vessels are composed of 3 layers. Which of the following is the outermost layer, with collagen and elastin?

A. Tunica intima
B. Tunica adventitia
C. Tunica media
D. Tunica albuginea

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Tunica adventitia
Tunica adventitia ; broadest layer for veins
Tunica intima: inner most layer
Tunica media: broadest layer for arteries

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  1. What is the main prominent feature of duodenum?

A. Brunner’s glands
B. Plicae circulares
C. Peyer’s patches
D. Rugae

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Brunner’s glands

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  1. OU
    A. Left eye
    B. Right eye
    C. Both eyes
    D. None
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Both eyes
Ou: oculus uterque
Left eye: oculus sinister
Right eye: oculus dexter

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  1. In a maxillary removable partial denture, a rest is usually placed on the lingual surface of an anterior tooth (usually the canine) to dissipate the occlusal load during function. What is the anterior border of the maxillary denture?

A. Cingulum
B. Incisal edge
C. Upper lip
D. Labial frenum

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Labial frenum

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  1. In the human cell, where is the site of protein synthesis?

A. Rough endoplasmic reticulum
B. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
C. Sarcoplasmic reticulum
D. Mitochondria
E. Golgi complex

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Rough endoplasmic reticulum

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  1. This pulls the tongue superiorly (elevate) and posteriorly (retract)

A. Genioglossus
B. Palatoglossus
C. Styloglossus
D. Hyoglossus

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Styloglossus
Genioglossus: protrudes and depresses tongue
Palatoglossus: elevates the back of the tongue
Hyoglossus: depresses the tongue

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  1. What are the gonads?

A. Lungs
B. Heart
C. Brain
D. Testes and ovaries

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Testes and ovaries

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  1. The thoracic duct extends from the upper part of the abdomen to the base of the neck
    where it ends in the ________

A. Subclavian artery
B. Superior vena cava
C. Junction of the external and internal jugular veins
D. Junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins

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Junction of the internal jugular and subclavian veins
Thoracic duct - transports lymph back to the circulatory system
Drains lymph from the entire left side
Also drains entire lower right and left extremities and pelvis and abdomen

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  1. This retracts and elevates, and inserts into the coronoid process.
    A. Temporalis
    B. Internal pterygoid
    C. Masseter
    D. External pterygoid
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Temporalis

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  1. What is the lobe of cerebrum for hearing?
    A. Temporal lobe
    B. Occipital lobe
    C. Frontal lobe
    D. Parietal lobe
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Temporal lobe

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  1. It is biconcave, no nucleus, and responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide.
    A. Monocyte
    B. Macrophage
    C. Platelet
    D. Erythrocyte
    E. Cell
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Erythrocyte

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Which cranial nerve from the submandibular ganglion has presynaptic parasympathetic neurons.

A. Trigeminal
B. Facial
C. Hypoglossal
D. Vagus

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Facial

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  1. Which of the following muscles of the neck separate the anterior and posterior triangles?
    A. Digastric muscles
    B. Mylohyoid
    C. Omohyoid
    D. Sternocleidomastoid
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Sternocleidomastoid

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  1. Positioning your hand where the palm is facing forward or upward.
    A. Prone
    B. Supine
    C. Inversion
    D. Extension
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Supine

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  1. It is a narrow cleft, passage of vessels.
    A. Fissure
    B. Fovea
    C. Foramen
    D. Sulcus
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Fissure

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  1. The meninges protect the brain and spinal cord and it is composed of 3 layers: the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and the pia mater. Where does the middle meningeal artery pass through?
    A. Foramen ovale
    B. Foramen spinosum
    C. Superior orbital fissue
    D. Foramen rotundum
    E. Foramen lacerum
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B. Foramen spinosum

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25. This is the union of internal jugular and subclavian veins. A. Superior vena cava B. Brachiocephalic C. Pulmonary D. Cephalic E. Azygos
Brachiocephalic
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26. What is the shape of the bregma? A. Diamond B. Triangular C. Inverted triangular D. Rhombus E. Circular
Diamond
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28. The mitral valve is in between the A. Right atrium and left atrium B. Left ventricle and right ventricle C. Right atrium and right ventricle D. Left ventricle and left atrium
Left ventricle and left atrium C is tricuspid
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Bilateral contraction of which muscles protrude the mandible? A. Lateral pterygoid B. Digastric C. Buccinator D. Temporalis E. Mylohyoid
Lateral pterygoid
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Which of the following nerves does NOT branch out within the pterygopalatine fossa? A. Sphenopalatine nerves B. Middle meningeal nerve C. Posterior superior alveolar nerve D. Zygozomatic nerve
Middle meningeal nerve
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30. The splenic artery is a branch of which main artery? A. Celiac B. Left hepatic C. Left gastric D. Musculophrenic E. Superior mesenteric
Celiac
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31. The distal portion of the duodenum receives arterial supply from the inferior pancreaticoduodenal artery from the _____________ A. Celiac trunk B. Gastroduodenal artery C. Superior mesenteric artery D. Inferior mesenteric artery
Superior mesenteric artery
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32. What bone is not found on the floor of the orbit? A. Maxillary B. Ethmoid C. Palatine D. Zygomatic
Ethmoid
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33. Where is the popliteal vein located? A. Posterior part of the knee B. Antecubital area C. Anterior part of the elbow D. Wrist
Posterior part of the knee
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34. Which of the following does not supply the TMJ? A. Inner maxillary artery B. External carotid C. Arteries of the pterygoid muscle D. Facial artery
D. Facial artery
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35. Which of the following small vessels can rupture and this, is the most common vessel involved in stroke? A. Anterior communicating artery B. Lenticulostriate artery C. Circle of Willis D. Coronary artery
B. Lenticulostriate artery
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36. What type of lens correct the defect in focus called hyperopia? A. Concave B. Cylindrical C. Convex D. A & B E. None
Convex
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37. The lacrimal gland is innervated by? A. CN V1 B. CN V2 C. CN V3 D. CN III
A. CN V1
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38.The opening of the rima glottidis is done by? A. Posterior cricoarytenoid B. Lateral cricoarytenoid C. Oblique arytenoid D. Vocalis
Posterior cricoarytenoid
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39. Fontanelles of the fetal skull hardens through A. Endochondral bone ossification B. Intramembranous bone ossification C. Ligament ankylosis D. All of the above
Intramembranous bone ossification
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40. Cyclic DNA has been found in or associated with which of the following organelles? A. Centriole B. Mitochondrion C. Golgi apparatus D. Rough endoplasmic reticulum E. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Mitochondrion
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41. This is the organ with most permeable capillaries. A. Heart B. Brain C. Liver D. Kidney
Liver
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42. The hepatic triad consists of: A. Central vein, hepatic vein, bile duct B. Portal vein, bile duct, hepatic artery C. Portal vein, bile canaliculi, hepatic vein D. Central vein, bile canaliculi, Hepatic artery E. Hepatic artery, hepatic vein, bile duct
. Portal vein, bile duct, hepatic artery
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43. Lymph from tip of tongue and mandibular incisor drains initially into which nodes? A. Parotid B. Submandibular C. Submental D. Deep cervical
Submental Parotid superficial: scalp eyelids external ear, lacrimal gland Deep: parotid gland, inner ear Deep cervical - left - left jugular lymph trunk - thoracic duct Right - RJLT to right lymphatic trunk
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The lymph from most of the dental and periodontal tissues drains initially into the ________ A. Parotid B. Submental C. Submandibular D. Anterior auricular
Submandibular
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The pharyngeal plexus innervates the following muscles, except? A. Palatoglossus B. Tensor veli palatini C. Salpingopharynegus D. Levator veli, palatine 46. Which are found i
Tensor veli palatini
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Which are found in the left hypochondriac region? A. Liver and gall bladder B. Ascending colon and right kidney C. Stomach, liver, pancreas D. Sigmoid colon, small intestine
C. Stomach, liver, pancreas
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What is the gap that separates the condylar process from the coronoid process? A. Mandibular notch B. Jugular notch C. Mandibular fossa D. Articular eminence
Mandibular notch/ Hamular notch
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It is a hard tissue covered by periosteum. A. Compact bone B. Cartilage C. Trabecular D. Spongy bone
Compact bone
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bone 49. The ridge that marks the bifurcation of the trachea into the right and left primary bronchi is the ____________ A. Carina B. Lingula C. Mediastinum D. Bronchial tree
Carina
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What is the conducting portion of the respiratory system? A. Terminal bronchioles and trachea B. Trachea C. Alveoli D. Bronchi
Terminal bronchioles and trachea
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What is a trochanter? A. small, rounded process B. large, rounded, roughened process C. large, blunt projection
large, blunt projection A - tubercle B- tuberosity D - spine
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52. This is a shallow, wide, groove on the surface of a bone. A. Sulcus B. Fissure C. Incisure D. Foramen
Sulcus
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Which of the following muscles form lateral boundaries of the isthmus of the fauces? A. Palatoglossus and palatopharyngeus B. Palatoglossus and tensor veli palatini C. Palatoglossus and levator veli palatini D. Palatoglossus and medial pterygoid
Palatoglossus and palatopharyngeus
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The articulating surfaces of the entire TMJ are covered primarily by __________ A. hyaline B. elastic C. vascular fibrous tissue D. fibrous or fibrocartilaginous
fibrous or fibrocartilaginous
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In the fetus, the ductus venosus conveys blood from the __________ A. pulmonary vein to the aorta B. right atrium to the left atrium C. pulmonary artery to the pulmonary vein D. umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava E. superior vena cava to the pulmonary vein
umbilical vein to the inferior vena cava
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56. What is the inner layer of the zona reticularis? A. cortex of the thymus B. medulla of the thymus C. cortex of the suprarenal D. medulla of the suprarenal
cortex of the suprarenal
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The secremotor supply of the parotid gland is through the _________ A. Submandibular ganglion B. Otic ganglion C. Gasserian ganglion D. Geniculate ganglion
Otic ganglion
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Which of the following hormones is secreted by anterior pituitary cells that stain with acidic dyes? A. ACTH B. FSH C. Prolactin D. LH E. TSH
Prolactin
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59. Deoxygenated blood from the transverse sinus drains into the ________ A. Inferior sagittal sinus B. Confluence of sinus C. Sigmoid sinus D. Straight sinus E. Internal jugular vein
Sigmoid sinus Sup. Sagittal sinus and inferior saggital sinus (- straight sinus) drains to transverse sinus to sigmoid sinus to internal jugular vein
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60. Brachial plexus A. C1-C8 B. T1-T12 C. C8-T1 D. C5-T1 E. C5-T4
C5-T1
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61. A 23-year-old woman went to your office for an emergency after being hit on the right side of the face with a volleyball. She complained that a certain lower molar feels sensitive. You decide to take a periapical radiograph of her lower molars. Relaxation of which patient’s muscles would aid you in taking the radiograph? A. Geniohyoid B. Stylohyoid C. Mylohyoid D. Levator veli palatini E. Palatopharyngeus
Mylohyoid
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During root canal treatment of 46, you decide to do an inferior alveolar nerve block, which of the following ligaments is most likely damaged during administration of the block? A. Sphenomandibular B. Stylomandibular C. Temporomandibular D. Interdenta
Sphenomandibular
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This is considered a primary TMJ ligament A. Stylomandibular B. Sphenomandibular C. Stylohyoid D. Temporomandibular
Temporomandibular - peevent posterior displacement of mandible Stylomansibular - limits excessive protrusion of md
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The cricopharyngeus A. is a parasymphathetic stimulator of peristalsis B. is a sympathetic inhibitor of peristalsis C. prevents swallowing air at the pharyngeal end D. prevents regurgitation of stomach contents at the abdominal end E. controls gag reflex
prevents swallowing air at the pharyngeal end
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Osteocytes are located in A. Canaliculi B. Lacunae C. Lamellae D. Trabeculae
Lacunae
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This is associated with the secondary immune response. A. IgG B. IgA C. IgM D. IgE E. IgD
IgG IgM - 1st immune response
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The pancreas is enveloped at its head by the ____ part of the duodenum? A. 1st B. 2nd C. 3rd D. 4th E. None, it does not envelope
1st
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Which of the following passes through the diaphragm through the esophageal opening? A. Aorta B. Inferior vena cava C. Azygos vein D. Posterior and anterior vagal trunks E. Splanchnic nerves
Posterior and anterior vagal trunks
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The masticatory mucosa is lined by _______ A. Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium B. Non-keratinized squamous epithelium C. Keratinized simple squamous epithelium D. Non-keratinized simple squamous epithelium
Keratinized stratified squamous epithelium
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What muscle raises your tongue? A. Hyoglossus B. Genioglossus C. Palatoglossus D. Glossopharyngeus
Palatoglossus
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In the circulatory system, where is blood pressure the lowest? A. Aorta B. Veins C. Arterioles D. Capillaries E. Large arteries
Veins
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Which of the following is a cytoplasmic inclusion? A. Endoplasmic reticulum B. Golgi apparatus C. Free ribosome D. Mitochondria E. Glycogen
Glycogen
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Anatomically, the incisive foramen is located in which bone? A. Sphenoid B. Palatine C. Maxilla D. Ethmoid
Maxilla
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The connective tissue sheath that surrounds the muscle as a whole and is synonymous with the gross anatomical deep fascia is the _________ A. Epimysium B. Endomysium C. Perimysium D. Periosteum E. Perichondrium
Epimysium
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What is the terminal branch of the internal carotid artery? A. Anterior cerebral artery B. Middle cerebral artery C. A & B D. None of the above
A & B
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Which has greatest resistance to substances attempting to move between cells? A. Gap junction B. Zonula occludens C. Zonula adherens D. Macula adherens E. Fascia adherens
Zonula occludens
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Which is true about the angle of Louis? A. It is the attachment of the stylomandibular ligament. B. It is the attachment of the first costochondral joint. C. It is found at the jugular notch. D. It is found between the manubrium and the gladiolus. E. It is the sternal angle at the sternoxiphoid joint
It is found between the manubrium and the gladiolus.
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All of the following carpal bones are distally located, except? A. Trapezium B. Triquetral C. Trapezoid D. Capitat
Triquetral
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The growth hormone of the pituitary gland is produced by ____________ A. Basophils B. Acidophils C. Chromophobe cells D. All chromophil cells
Acidophils
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In which part of your body is the production of bile? A. Kupffer cells of the liver B. the gall bladder C. the hepatic duct D. the common bile duct E. None of the above
None of the above Liver
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The most important organelle or component of a cell for oxidative process is the _________ A. Nucleus B. Nucleolus C. Mitochondria D. Golgi complex E. Endoplasmic reticulum
Mitochondria
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When a patient attempts to protrusion, the mandible deviates markedly to the right. The muscles that is unable to contract are the? A. left temporalis B. right temporalis C. right medial pterygoid D. right lateral pterygoid E. left lateral pterygoid
D. right lateral pterygoid
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Which is the macula densa? A. Distal convoluted tubule B. Proximal convoluted tubule C. Bowman capsule D. Collecting duct E. Loop of Henle
Distal convoluted tubule
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Rotator cuff muscles include the: A. Teres major B. Supraspinatus C. Infraspinatus D. B & C E. All of the above
B & C
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Which of the following muscles attached to the median pharyngeal raphe? A. Lateral pterygoid B. Palatopharyngeus C. Levator veli palatini D. Salpingopharyngeus E. Superior constrictor
Superior constrictor

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